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Former Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chairman Najam Sethi has strongly defended Pakistan’s reported decision to boycott an India match, framing it as a principled stand against what he calls the BCCI’s long-standing bullying and the ICC’s inequitable power structure. Speaking during a discussion hosted by journalist Nikhil Naz, Sethi clarified that he was not speaking on behalf of the PCB, but offering his personal view on the political and cricketing implications behind Pakis

Former England captain Nasser Hussain has raised serious concerns over the growing influence of politics in international and franchise cricket, urging the International Cricket Council (ICC) to apply rules fairly — regardless of a nation’s power or financial influence. Speaking on the issue of government travel restrictions and tournament participation, Hussain questioned whether the ICC would treat India the same way it might treat Pakistan or Bangladesh if a government ref

Former Pakistan captain Rashid Latif has launched a scathing attack on Jay Shah, the current Chairman of the International Cricket Council (ICC), questioning his credibility and competence in global cricket administration. Latif’s remarks have resurfaced at a critical moment, as Pakistan has officially called off its high-profile T20 World Cup 2026 match against India, scheduled for 15 February 2026. In a blunt and controversial statement, Latif criticized Shah’s qualificatio

Former England captain Michael Atherton has strongly criticized the growing influence of political tensions on international cricket, urging authorities to keep global disputes away from the sport. Atherton stressed that political conflicts should be addressed through international diplomatic platforms such as the United Nations, rather than being dragged into cricketing institutions like the ICC. He warned that allowing geopolitics to shape cricketing decisions risks damagin

Former Indian umpire Anil Chaudhary has cleared Usman Tariq’s bowling action, stating that although it appears slightly side-on and includes

Former senator Mushahid Hussain welcomed the announcement, praising the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) for showing solidarity with Bangladesh. In a post on X, he wrote: “Good decision by the PCB. After the blatant double standards shown by the ICC during the Cricket World Cup, when India refused to play in Pakistan and the ICC unconditionally gave in, it is disappointing that Bangladesh was denied a similar request for a venue change in India.” https://x.com/mushahid/status/201

Pakistan’s decision not to play against India at the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 has sparked strong reactions from former international cricketers, with questions raised over consistency and the broader implications for global tournaments. A former India international took to social media to highlight what he described as a contradiction, pointing out that Pakistan’s decision was announced on a day when the two teams were already competing against each other in an ICC event

The Government of Pakistan has granted approval for the national cricket team to participate in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026, while confirming that Pakistan will not take the field in its scheduled match against India. The decision was announced through an official statement released by the Government of Pakistan, which clarified that although participation in the global tournament has been approved, the Pakistan Cricket Team will not play the fixture scheduled for 15 Feb

The ICC has expressed concern over Pakistan’s reported stance on selective participation in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026, stating that

With just one week remaining before the T20 World Cup, Pakistan cricket should ideally be settling combinations, locking roles, and building confidence. Instead, the conversation remains stuck where it has been for over a year: confusion in batting positions, unclear roles, and an unsettled top order. The criticism directed at captain Salman Ali Agha may be loud, but it misses the real issue. This is not about one innings or one batting position. This is about continuous expe

Pakistan boosted their ICC World Cup semi-final chances with a commanding eight-wicket victory over New Zealand in Harare, keeping themselve

EDINBURGH: Scotland have announced their squad for the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup, marking their seventh appearance at the global tournament, with Richie Berrington set to lead the side under newly appointed head coach Owen Dawkins. The European outfit will feature in the tournament being jointly hosted by India and Sri Lanka from February 7 to March 8, after replacing Bangladesh, who opted out of the event due to security concerns amid ongoing political tensions between New Del

Former Pakistan captain Rashid Latif has warned that a government-led decision to refuse playing India could have long-term consequences fo

Chairman PCB Mohsin Naqvi’s recent tweet has placed Pakistan cricket in an unusual and troubling position. Despite the squad already being announced, Pakistan’s participation in the T20 World Cup remains uncertain, with a final decision expected in the coming days. This is not just a scheduling issue. It is a question with serious sporting, financial, and diplomatic consequences. From an emotional fan’s perspective, the idea of staying away can feel empowering. There is a bel

angladesh have been officially removed from the 2026 ICC Men’s T20 World Cup after the Bangladesh Cricket Board failed to comply with a bind

The growing ICC bias towards India is becoming impossible to ignore. From selective fines to special treatment, cricket’s global body appears to serve one power more than others.

Chris Broad has dropped a bombshell about alleged favoritism by the ICC toward India, saying he was once asked to be lenient in penalizing the team for a slow over rate. The claims have ignited social media outrage and calls for accountability.